English / word
heuristic
adjective C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves, often through trial and error.
In context
01
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
02
A heuristic approach helps students develop critical thinking.
Synonyms
exploratory,investigative,problem-solving
Antonyms
algorithmic,theoretical,prescriptive
Collocations
heuristic technique,heuristic method,heuristic approach